The Land of Paradox!

If you were to travel with me to India (a distinct possibility soon), upon arrival you would most likely be stunned by the richness of the land, by its lush beauty and exotic architecture, by its ability to overload the senses with the pure, concentrated intensity of its colors, smells, tastes, and sounds. Each of your senses would be defiantly assaulted!

It will be as if all your life you had been seeing the world in black and white and, when brought face-to-face with India, you would experience everything re-rendered in brilliant Technicolor! It is a land of curious paradox- the rich and the poor; the pristine and the soiled; the latest of technologies and the antiquated- all side by side, and functioning in a chaotic rhythm that you have to be truly Indian to understand! And undoubtedly you would be overwhelmed at times with the rush of it all.

But then there is the light and the darkness. At times the darkness tries to hide the light- but thank God, by its very nature- light always destroys darkness! Yesterday was a great day of ministry. I was privileged to speak to the Executive Committee of the General Council of North India. It was a real humbling experience to speak to these men of God and lead them in devotions.




To the left is a picture taken at the South India General Council. Early this morning I was privileged to speak to a group of students from Central Bible College here in Delhi, helping to prepare them for a special project of evangelism outreach. It involves going door to door to visit 1,000 homes in the area- light destroying darkness! And again I was asked to bring the morning devotional to the Executive leaders; once more it was a genuine honor. We are truly blessed with outstanding national leadership in India.

Thank you for your continued prayers for my family while I am away. Murphy seems to have "rallied" a bit and is doing better. Thank you so very much.



Here is a picture of a precious Indian princess and her King on their way! As the finely tuned commotion of India and the disheartening moments of life at home continue, we are so blessed to know that His hope, and love, and grace, and comfort still abounds.